Early Years Educators for hire in Durham

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Childcare6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED45%
    Bachelor's degree19%
    Vocational or technical training19%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year10%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years13%
  • Current company

    Durham County Council
    (Halifax) Lloyds Banking Group
    Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year32%
    1-2 years9%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: 19 Jul 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £25,616 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£31,657 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Early Years Practitioner

    West Rainton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCertificate in Coaching Football

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFootball CoachingWorking with ChildrenMicrosoft OfficeReport WritingTeaching
  • Bank staff preschool

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceToddler CareFirst AidChildcareInfant CareDriving Licence
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceNursery ExperienceSpecial EducationEarly Childhood EducationWorking with ChildrenPaediatric First Aid
  • Music Teacher

    Ushaw Moor

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceQTS

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Excel
  • Teaching Assistant

    Chester-le-Street

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceWorking with Children

    Skills

    Special EducationEarly Childhood EducationChildcareDaycare Experience
  • Teaching Assistant

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    First AidSpecial EducationTeachingChildcareCommunication SkillsWorking with Children

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What's the average time to fill an early years educator role?

The average time to fill an early years educator role is 79 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do early years educators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an early years educator include: communication skills, organisational skills and childcare.

What licenses or certifications are common for an early years educator?

Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Driving Licence, Safeguarding Certification and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to early years educators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to early years educators include: teaching assistant, early years practitioner and youth engagement officer.

What level of education is common for an early years educator?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an early years educator in Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?

Most early years educators have 16 years of professional experience.

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